New York Fashion Week: Off the runway

Updated 1640 GMT (0040 HKT) February 19, 2014

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – CNN Living will be on the ground as designers showcase their fall 2014 collections at New York Fashion Week from February 6-13. While there's plenty of action on the runways, there's plenty going on backstage as well. A makeup artist works her magic before the FTL Moda + Art Hearts Fashion, a show that celebrates Italian style.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Italian actress Elisabetta Pellini puts on the outfit she will be modeling during the FTL Moda + Art Hearts Fashion show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A model gets his hair teased for designer Furne One who participated in the FLT Moda + Art Hearts Fashion show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A hairdresser packs up his mannequin head after styling a wig for a show on it.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Designer Nanette Lepore talks to the press before her show on February 12.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A model gets her hair styled before Nanette Lepore's show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Stylists at Nanette Lepore line up garment bags in the order the models will appear on the runway.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A hairdresser touches up a model's mod bob before the Libertine show on February 11.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Employees of the production company line up gifts for front-row guests as the Libertine show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Packages of shoes in different styles and sizes are seen backstage at the Badgley Mischka show on February 11.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Designer James Mischka talks over last-minute details with co-designer Mark Badgley before their fall collection's debut.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A nail artist shows off swatches of different polish colors before the Badgley Mischka show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Lead hairstylist Peter Gray creates a side-swept, half-up updo for the Badgley Mischka show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – The backstage crew does a video check of the runway before guests arrive at Badgley Mischka.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Sunglasses backstage at Badgley Mischka.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Name tags for models' clothes are seen backstage at Mathieu Mirano's February 10 show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – No detail is left untouched as a model gets her hair, makeup and nails simultaneously done for Mathieu Mirano's show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A hairdresser gets a model runway ready for Mathieu Mirano.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Essie nail polish is applied to a model before her turn on the runway for Mathieu Mirano.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A model gets hair extensions added for the Custo Barcelona show on February 9.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – "Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair." Hair extensions of every color are seen backstage at Custo Barcelona's show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Designer Vivienne Tam and her team check the final details prior to her February 9 show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Models practice their walk before the Vivienne Tam show. Some opted to ditch the heels for the rehearsal for added comfort.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Gemstones are applied to a model's eyes before the Lela Rose show on February 9.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Did someone say catwalk? A furry companion hangs out backstage before the Lela Rose show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Garment bags for each Herve Leger model are organized in order of appearance on the runway.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A crew member tends to a last-minute tweak before the Herve Leger show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Guests find their seats at the Herve Leger by Max Azria show in Lincoln Center.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Blue and coral extensions are prepped for models' ponytails before the Herve Leger show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Model Coco Rocha is interviewed on the runway prior to Herve Leger show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Max Azria, who designs the Herve Leger collections, poses with actress Sami Gayle backstage before his show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A perfume line by Jill Stuart is displayed before her show on February 8.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Theatrical smoke from the runway fills the backstage area of the Black Sail by Nautica show on February 7.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Models wait for their turn on the runway during the Black Sail by Nautica show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – An Instagram wall updates in real time with audience members' pictures in Lincoln Center.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Models listen to last-minute instructions before the Marissa Webb show on February 6.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Models take a pre-show photo to show off the hair and makeup styling before the Richard Chai show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – It may seem calm out front to audience members, but backstage is a flurry of activity for stylists before the Richard Chai show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Crew members line models up for a practice walk before the Richard Chai show on the first day of Fashion Week, February 6.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Plastic, used to keep the runway clear of debris and shoe marks, gets removed for the Tadashi Shoji show on February 6.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – Reflections of guests line the wall as they find their seats for the Tadashi Shoji show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A model's hair gets pulled every which way to create a loosely braided updo for Tadashi Shoji's show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A makeup artist touches up a model before the Tadashi Shoji show.

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New York Fashion Week: Off the runway – A makeup artist wears a brush apron belt for easy application.